Malignant insulinoma in a child.
Pediatr Blood Cancer
; 55(7): 1423-6, 2010 Dec 15.
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ABSTRACT
Insulinomas are rare tumors with an estimated incidence of one per 250,000 person-years. Most insulinomas are benign with less than 10% demonstrating malignant behavior, the vast majority of which occur in adults. A systemic review of the literature revealed only nine cases of malignant insulinomas occurring in children. Herein, we present a case of metastatic malignant insulinoma in a 12-year-old child. The occurrence of this diagnosis in a child, its unusual pattern of metastases and the challenging management of severe hypoglycemia make this case worth reporting.
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Neoplasias Pancreáticas
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Insulinoma
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En
Ano de publicação:
2010
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Article